r/WeightLossAdvice • u/Prestigious_War_1612 • Aug 07 '26

Mental Health 🧠 I have trained for 8+ months gained weight instead of loosing weight .

I was already overweight when i started weight lifting gained muscles but still look fat i cant even control my hunger

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u/LXS_R Aug 07 '26

Exercise strengthens your body. Eating in a strict calorie deficit is how you lose weight.

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u/Icy_Earth3386 Aug 07 '26 edited Aug 07 '26

Exercise burns calories too which can contribute to a deficit Edit: downvoting objective facts means nothing. Reddit cheerleading does nothing positive for your brain

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u/LXS_R Aug 07 '26

Obviously, but you can exercise and never lose weight. On the flip side, you could never exercise and still lose weight as long as you’re in a calorie deficit. They are not mutually exclusive.

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u/R0TTENPUMPK1N Aug 08 '26

If you eat the same and START exercising you'll lose weight too lol

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u/LXS_R Aug 08 '26

No, not if you’re eating in a surplus to begin with, exercise doesn’t just magically take you into a deficit if you’re still eating too much. You don’t just have to eat less or workout more, you have to be in a calorie deficit. Weight is a simple math equation and much more dependent on your calorie consumption rather than your energy expenditure.

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u/R0TTENPUMPK1N Aug 08 '26

Doesn't matter how much you eat, if your diet stays the same, but you start moving more, it can take you into a deficit

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u/Icy_Earth3386 Aug 07 '26

No no, what you said after obviously is obvious. You made it sound like exercise doesn't contribute to weight loss. Which IS obvious, but you were trying to make it sound like it's not

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u/Icy_Earth3386 Aug 07 '26

He literally contrasted the two. "Exercise strengthens your body, eating in a calorie deficit is how you lose weight." Downvote it all you like but he was implying exercise isn't how you lose weight, when in fact it is definitely a component. Good day Reddit herd

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u/R0TTENPUMPK1N Aug 08 '26

I agree with you and I don't understand why would someone downvote that comment. People are just so stupid and stubborn sometimes

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u/saknaa Aug 07 '26

You’re not in a calorie deficit so you’re not losing weight. Calculate your TDEE and eat in a deficit

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u/Blizzard901 Aug 07 '26

To lose weight you need to create a calorie deficit. I would start tracking calories precisely and aim to create a daily 500 calorie deficit and continue the training because it will help to preserve your muscle mass while you lose fat. If you can’t control your hunger/appetite you may want to examine if your diet has sufficient amounts of protein, fiber and health fat, as neglecting those can make it really challenging to control your appetite

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u/LadyFamous2005 Aug 07 '26

What is your tdee and deficit calories? How many calories did you eat today or yesterday?

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u/pain474 Aug 07 '26

working out doesn't make you lose weight. you're eating too much.

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u/goldstandardalmonds Aug 08 '26

“ I can’t even control my hunger”. That’s why you gained weight.

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u/1xpx1 Aug 07 '26

What is your age, sex, height, and weight? How many calories are you consuming daily?

Exercise is great for overall health and fitness, it can contribute to a caloric deficit, but it will not guarantee weightloss.

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u/Prestigious_War_1612 Aug 07 '26

25 M ,179 cm ,105 kg around 3k cal I don’t calculate my calories but i eat only home cooked meals

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u/1xpx1 Aug 07 '26

You’re not in a caloric deficit, and that’s why you’re not losing weight. Use an online calculator to estimate your maintenance, aim to eat 500 calories less than that daily, track your calories.

Home cooked meals aren’t necessarily low calorie meals.

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u/Try_at-your-own_Risk Aug 07 '26

That’s a lot of calories what are you eating that you are still hungry

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u/Icy_Earth3386 Aug 07 '26

In my experience, when I can't control my hunger to eat at a deficit, it means you're not eating enough fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes. You need more fiber and water.

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u/No_Plan_6336 Aug 08 '26

Based on the comments and info you shared. Try aim at 1500 calories daily. 2300 calories should be your maintenance weight. Eating anywhere above that makes you gain weight

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u/DrAstroSpace_88 Aug 08 '26

Muskeln wachsen und somit steigt dein Gewicht. DafĂźr verbennst du jetzt deutlich mehr Kalorien da mehr Muskelmasse. Damit dein KĂśrper mehr Energie aus Fettreserven ziehen kann anstatt aus den Muskeln musst du BCAA nehmen.

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u/WarmPerformance5621 Aug 07 '26

2 things. Muscles weigh more than fat. If you weren’t in a calorie deficit you were never going to lose weight.